Prepped Before You Roll In
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
Your Next Ride Day Starts In Snead, AL
McLarty MX Park is the motocross track a lot of Snead riders end up at. Two tracks that get worked between events, and a gate you pay at when you show up. No membership, no pre-registration.
10
Miles Direct From Snead
Head North
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Blount County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Snead.
Directions
The Drive From Snead
Being this close has a real advantage: if the weather looks iffy you can wait, watch, and still make it out once the call goes up.
Most riders from Snead come in via AL-75 north. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.
The Surface
The Reason Riders Keep Coming Back
The mix is red clay and wood shavings, and the ratio is ours. What it buys you is a track that still has berms and lines late in the day rather than one worn groove and a cloud of dust.
Before You Come
Plan Your Ride Day
The single most important thing: check the schedule before you drive. We open on announced dates only, and if weather moves something we post it at the top of every page on this site.
No dates posted at the moment
New race and practice dates go up as soon as they are set. Call the park and we will tell you what is coming before you plan the trip from Snead.
On The Gate
A Track For Every Skill Level
Racers, practice riders and people just getting started all use the same gate. Sign in at the tower, tell us what you are riding, and we will point you to the right class.
You Can See The Whole Thing
The layout sits in an open field, so from most spots in the pits you can watch about 70 percent of the track. Parents love it.
It Drains
Sandy loam sheds water. A rain shower is not automatically the end of the day here.
Snead, AL
Questions From Snead Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Snead, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 10 miles south of Snead in a straight line. Because of the river and the lake, the road route can be noticeably longer - the map on this page shows the real driving distance and time from Snead.
Is there a motocross track near Snead?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Snead riders end up at. It is a short hop away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
Can I camp at the track?
Yes. Camping is welcome with no ground fires anywhere on the property. Front row RV spots with power and water hookups can be reserved by text.
What kind of dirt is the track?
Sandy loam - Alabama red clay mixed with our own blend of wood shavings. It holds moisture, keeps traction, and stops the track turning into a dust bowl.
Are pit bikes allowed?
No. Pit bike riding is not permitted anywhere on the property. That rule gets enforced.
Close To Snead
Riders Also Come From
Altoona, AL
Close to Snead, and a short drive from the park.
Oneonta, AL
Close to Snead, and a short drive from the park.
Douglas, AL
Close to Snead, and a short drive from the park.
Cleveland, AL
Close to Snead, and a short drive from the park.
Blountsville, AL
Close to Snead, and a short drive from the park.
Ashville, AL
Close to Snead, and a morning drive from the park.
Come Ride It
One phone call saves a wasted trip. Check the schedule first, and if you are still unsure whether we are running, call us from Snead before you hook up.
